Below is the definitive list of appearances of gentleman ghost in chronological order. Comic book supervillain owned and published by dc comics. The gentleman ghost was impressed with her powers and thought that she was the best body to possess. Gentleman ghost next appears in the episode death race to oblivion, where he, along with several other heroes and villains, are forced by the villain mongul to compete in a race to determine the. Gentleman ghost was created by robert kanigher and joe kubert. It is an adaptation of james craddockgentleman ghost. Hawkman is able to rescue hawkwoman from the netherdimension, but lorraine frazier and gentleman ghost must stay. A former highwayman and overall criminal in 19th century england, his travels to the united states saw him falsely accused of a crime and sentenced to death. Gentleman ghost jim craddock is the son of an english gentleman who abandoned both jim and his mother, forcing them into poverty. Nov 28, 2017 welcome to my new underrated comics series where ill take a look at characters who are not as known as they should be. Mar 27, 2007 ben templesmith is a new york times best selling artist and writer most widely known for his work in the comic book industry where he has received multiple nominations for the international horror guild awards as well as the industrys top prize, the eisner award.
James craddock, better known as gentleman ghost, is a supervillain from dc comics who varies between being a criminal who pretends to be a ghost or an actual spirit in both forms he is a criminal and can perform a number of spectral abilities that make him tricky to combat such as his ability to phase through solid matter. In the comics, gentleman ghost started out as an enemy of hawkman. As a creator, his most notable works have been 30 days of night. He wore a white suit and pipe hat and used a variety of ghost like weapons including twin pistols and a staff. Jul, 2016 cosplays of jim craddock, the gentleman ghost in dcs comic books. Dc universe classics hawkgirl vs gentleman ghost collector.
The gentleman ghost is a thief with a special interest in jewels and gives the. The phantom is a comic strip created by lee falk also creator of mandrake the magician, recounting the adventures of a costumed crimefighter called the phantom. James jim craddock was born in a small village known as argleton. Dcs gentleman ghost is definitely more of a supervillain than a superhero, but hes such an iconic aspect of this supernatural comic book trope it just wouldnt be a complete list without him. Dc universe classics fates intertwined hawkgirl vs. If his oath is to be believed he continues his life of crime as the gentleman ghost. Spiderbobs comic book encyclopedia is sponsored by advertising revenue. First, he was a living man who stole a magical item called the mortis orb, which gives him the power to resurrect and control the spirits of the dead. Flashback sequences or story entries will be followed by a flashback note. John wilson is an independent comic book writer and illustrator and he has. Dcs gentleman ghost is definitely more of a supervillain than a superhero, but hes such an iconic aspect of this supernatural comic book trope it. Talia also has no interest in killing batman, but has to fight her way out. Gentleman ghost, formerly known as gentleman jim craddock was originally. The series began with a daily newspaper strip on february 17, 1936, which was joined by a color sunday strip in may of 1939.
Grabbag, pencils by bill benulis, inks by jack abel. The witchs doll, script by marilyn mercer, pencils by jerry grandenetti and will eisner. Despite his name, the gentleman ghost is a supervillain that lived in 1800s england as a thief and later entered the u. I wanted a marvel ghost type character and thought of cloak or ghost rider. Welcome to and today we will explore the comic book orig. He wore a white suit and pipe hat and used a variety of ghostlike weapons including twin pistols and a staff. Secret society of super villains, the injustice society. Gentleman ghost is a fictional comic book supervillain appearing in books published by dc comics publications. Ghosts, ghouls, and spirits are the most plentiful of the mystical entities to wander the earthly realm. See more ideas about dc comic books, gentleman and cosplay. For fans of the comic book industry, halloween is a time to reflect on the strange, supernatural, and horrifying stories and creatures that fill the pages of these great comic books. The religious affiliation of comic book religion database. Information and translations of gentleman ghost in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web.
When jim was twelve, his mother died of pneumonia and his grandfather told jim he would no longer be welcoming a bastard child in his home. Two students stumble upon the haunted halfway house where gangsters used to meet and mingle. Wein, novick and bob smith are the creative team on the tale itself, which plays up the element of batman refusing to believe that the. Since hawkman wasnt featured in the episode with him, its unclear as to how or if they. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. See more ideas about comics, dc comics and gentleman. Catwoman watches, but takes no part in the meeting. In the clip below, weird al yankivoc plays classic dc villain gentleman ghost, who comes face to monocle with the teen titans go. The 10 most important characters vertigo introduced to the dc comics universe. Called simply the ghost here, and alluded to be nothing more than trickery, the gentleman ghost would be one of the more recurring villains for hawkman trough the remaining of the decline of the golden age of comics. Dc universe justice league unlimited 6 pack 412 inch tall villain action figure mutiny in the ranks with tala, devil ray, psychopirate, dr.
The gentleman ghost is a hawkman villain, but had fought batman twice in his own book. Oct 26, 2019 the foe in question is gentleman ghost, aka james craddock. He grew up 1800s england, his family was poor, and he. New cover by kaare andrews this issue includes three new stories. Created by writer robert kanigher and artist joe kubert, the character. Oct 30, 2019 dcs gentleman ghost is definitely more of a supervillain than a superhero, but hes such an iconic aspect of this supernatural comic book trope it just wouldnt be a complete list without him. Upon his demise, he returned as gentleman ghost, a villain who fights his killers, the resurrected hawkman. Raven used her dark magic to stop the gentleman ghost in his tracks. James craddock is also known as the notorious highwayman.
Welcome to my new underrated comics series where ill take a look at characters who are not as known as they should be. He was the child of an affair between a onearmed man and a farmers daughter. Gentleman ghost is a villain from the cartoon network series, teen titans gohe first appeared in the crossover movie, teen titans go. Day of wrath, script by dan mishkin, pencils by ed hannigan, inks by don heck. Jim craddock gentleman jim james craddock the ghost. Gentleman ghost jim craddock is the son of an english gentleman who abandoned both jim and his mother. Suggested links for further research about this character and the characters religious affiliation. He became an immigrant to the usa, got falsely accused. Lets say that the gentleman ghost out of boredom wants to steal a jewel from a museum.
During the illregarded 2011 reboot of the dc universe called the new 52, the gentleman ghost got two different origin stories. Golden age gentleman ghost james gentleman jim craddock. James craddock the brave and the bold dc database fandom. Drew hunts down the missing explorer leander miles, who is. Gentleman ghost, formerly known as gentleman jim craddock was originally a hawkman foe, though the spectral charlatan also battles batman several times. The book of gentleman ghost c3g dc super secret exclusive 39 super smashup comic pdf mini pdf the figure used for this unit is a heroclix figure from the origin set. Supervillain supervillains of the united underworld from. A group of girls is being haunted by the ghost of a mysterious evil woman, whose stylish accessories came into the girls possession. Religion of gentleman ghost james craddock ghost of the groups. James craddock, better known as gentleman ghost, is a supervillain from dc comics who varies between being a criminal who pretends to be a ghost or an actual spirit in both forms he is a criminal and can perform a number of spectral abilities that make him tricky to combat such as his ability.
Gentleman ghost was one of the many assassins pursuing batman. Help out a fellow comics nerd by disabling your adblocking software on. Teen titans, which was a crossover between teen titans go. Ben templesmith is a new york times best selling artist and writer most widely known for his work in the comic book industry where he has received multiple nominations for the international horror guild awards as well as the industrys top prize, the eisner award. This process takes no more than a few hours and well send you an email once approved. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Hasbro marvel legends 2020 black widow walmart gray suit. Having lost his wife on the operating table, doctor renick loses faith in his abilities. Everyones favorite super heroes and villains from the dc universe team up in sets that include 2 comic book style figures in 6 scale. Welcome to and today we will explore the comic book origin of the gentleman ghost. This is the only time he appears in a lineup of batman villains. Jim craddock made his first comic book appearance in october 1947 in. Today, the justice society of america lives again, as the surviving original members fight alongside a new generation of heroes near the end of infinite crisis, power girl learns of a golden age adventure in which batman and superman battled the gentleman ghost. Revived as a ghost, he became not just the archenemy of hawkman, but also a supervillain to stand against every superhero out there.
James craddock is the son of an english gentleman who abandoned both jim and his mother, forcing them into poverty. The gentleman ghost is back, and once again gets a kubert cover, inked by giordano, in batman 319 jan. Near the end of infinite crisis, power girl learns of a golden age adventure in which batman and superman battled the gentleman ghost. An anecdote claims jim met two fortune telling sisters. He became an immigrant to the usa, got falsely accused of a violent crime there, and was killed by a masked. Gentleman ghost is a slippery thief and only has a weakness for nth metal. The gentleman ghost learned that robins body was far too weak to sustain any damage, so he switched over to starfires body. Gentleman ghost is a fictional comic book supervillain appearing in books published by dc comics. Dapper, polite and sinister, hes been haunting dc superheroes for decades. Gentleman ghost is a slippery thief and only has a weakness for nth. Wein, novick and bob smith are the creative team on the tale itself, which plays up the element of batman refusing to believe that the gentleman ghost is really a spirit. Pictures has released a new, extended television spot for the lego batman movie, and it starts with the joker getting upset when the dark knight wont acknowledge that hes his.
In a recently released scene from the film, gentleman ghost is robbing a bank before the titans swoop in to thwart his scheme. He grew up 1800s england, his family was poor, and he turned to robbery to support himself. During world war ii, a group of costumed mystery men formed the first superteam. Abandoned as a young boy by an english gentleman, he grew up to become a highwayman, robbing individuals in the process of gaining a reputation as the criminal gentleman jim. Aug 23, 2015 the gentleman ghost is back, and once again gets a kubert cover, inked by giordano, in batman 319 jan.
Upon his demise, he returned as gentleman ghost, a villain who fights his killers, the resurrected hawkman and hawkgirl. These 2packs include 2 classically styled dc comics figures, highly detailed and in 6 scale. Comic book heroes, comic books, dc comics characters, comic character, character reference, english countryside, dc universe, occult. But lets try to bolster the integrity of this thread.